Beware: CMPs on IJ Past Noncompliance Citations Can Really Add Up
In July 2021 rescinded a previous Memo that called for per instance CMPS on eligible past noncompliance citations. Here is CMS Memo QSO-21-20-nh that is currently in effect. Due to the severity of some past noncompliance...
Leonardville Nursing Home Celebrates Its Annual Hullabaloo
The town of Leonardville had their annual Hullabaloo celebration this past weekend and Leonardville Nursing Home hosted the community for a free evening of fun. This included hot dogs, bounce house, horse rides, and...
Important CARE/PASRR Webinar
Please make plans to join an important webinar on CARE/PASRR presented by KDADS on August 31st, 10 AM – Noon. KDADS officials have asked us to encourage all nursing homes and hospitals to send at...
COVID-19/Novel Coronavirus Update for 8-17-2022
STATE NEWS
Update on Distribution of $15M ARPA Funds for Nursing Home StaffingIn today’s meeting with KDADS we learned that the process to get the $15M ARPA funds for nursing homes ($762 per licensed nursing...
2022 LeadingAge Kansas Fall Conference & Expo Booth Registration is Open
We have very limited booth space so make sure to plan accordingly.We are opening up exhibitor space for our 2022 Fall Conference. We will be in Salina at the Salina Hilton Garden Inn, October...
KING Webinar: Incident Investigation & Your Work Culture of Safety
This timely webinar will focus on two key safety topics: Incident Investigation and Communication of Your Work Culture of Safety.
New employee orientation and ongoing training are prime opportunities to communicate your organization’s work culture. ...
Organizations Can Earn a 5% Credit on KAMMCO Premium
Contact LeadingAge Kansas Bronze Partner KAMMCO to see if you can earn a 5% credit.
(August 17, 2022) Administrators and risk managers for KAMMCO-insured aging service providers can earn a 5% credit on their 2023...
MDS Updates and Changes for 2016-2017 – Webinar
August 25th, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Diane Atchinson will guide you through the 2016 MDS section changes, revisions and clarifications and the introduction of the Medicare discharge assessment. Additionally, time will be spent discussing section GG including...
KING Webinar: OSHA Update – The New Reporting Rule
Join KING September 23rd, 2016 from 11:00 AM – 12:00 Noon (CST) for an informative webinar that will provide an update on the new OSHA reporting rule. We will specifically discuss the impact of...
CMS and LeadingAge Want to Hear From You on Medicare Advantage
CMS is seeking input on ways to improve and has issued a Request for Information on a variety of issues related to Medicare Advantage, how it works today, and provider and beneficiary experiences. You...
Senator Jerry Moran Visits Solomon Valley Manor
Senator Jerry Moran made a brief stop at Solomon Valley Manor to check out the construction progress while visiting area communities and attending scheduled events. Senator Moran was able to tour the new facility...
CMS Final Rule for SNFs, Fiscal Year 2017
CMS recently published a Final Rule which outlines fiscal year (FY) 2017 Medicare payment policies and rates for the Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System (SNF PPS), the SNF Quality Reporting Program (SNF QRP),...